research Is polycystic ovary syndrome a sexual conflict? A review
The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
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research Finasteride
Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
research Clinical Approaches to PCOS: A Survey of the NASPAG Membership
Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Relationship with Serum Testosterone and DHEAS Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross‑Sectional Clinical Study
Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, and early treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life.
research (024) Monitored Hormone Therapy in Women 70 Years and Older: Aging Does Not Mean Sexual Retirement
Hormone therapy can improve sexual health and quality of life for women 70 and older.
research Skin Manifestations of Paediatric Metabolic Syndrome
Children with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like dark patches, skin tags, stretch marks, infections, acne, and psoriasis, which are linked to obesity and insulin resistance.
research External genitalia abnormalities in male rats exposed in utero to finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.
research 65. Aesthetics of Gender Affirmation Surgery
Gender affirmation surgery improves personal appearance and self-esteem.
research Characterization of pubertal development of girls in rural Bangladesh
Rural Bangladeshi girls mature later than peers in other low and middle-income countries due to poor nutrition and socioeconomic conditions.
research Does hair cortisol mediate the effects of sexual and gender minority stress on depression and anxiety? A structural equation modelling approach
Gender-diverse people face more depression and anxiety, partly due to stress and lower cortisol levels.
research Depression common with sexual dysfunction after finasteride
Finasteride users with sexual issues often experience depression.
research Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality Associated with Finasteride and Dutasteride: Updated Pharmacovigilance Evidence and Recommendations for Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
research Sexual dysfunction in subjects treated with inhibitors of 5α-reductase for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Psychological and Emotional Impacts of Androgenetic Alopecia on Adolescent and Young Adult Males: A Systematic Review
Androgenetic alopecia in young males leads to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and higher depression risk.
research The Frequency of Various Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents, Based on Rotterdam Criteria
The most common PCOS type in adolescents is hyperandrogenic with polycystic ovaries.
research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on erectile function, sexual desire and ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone Therapy on Pubic Hair Growth and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescent Girls and Young Women with Central Adrenal Insufficiency: A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial
DHEA therapy improves pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in girls with central adrenal insufficiency.
research 7745 Hirsutism in young girls, Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
research Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Female Dermatological Patients
Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.
research Management of Clinical Side Effects of DMPA
To improve use of the contraceptive DMPA among adolescents, effectively manage side effects like menstrual changes and weight gain through counseling and guidance.
research Fadrozole and finasteride exposures modulate sex steroid- and thyroid hormone-related gene expression in Silurana (Xenopus) tropicalis early larval development
Fadrozole and finasteride change gene expression related to sex hormones and thyroid hormones in frog larvae development.
research Effect of gender-affirming hormone therapy on hair growth: a systematic review of the literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Attenuation of 5α-reductase-mediated progesterone metabolism promotes differentiation of human endometrial stromal cells for the establishment of pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research Diagnosis, Manifestations, Laboratory Investigations, and Prognosis in Pediatric and Adult Cushing’s Disease in a Large Center in China
Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.
research Psychiatric Comorbidity Related to the Therapy of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Independent of the 5–Alpha Reductase Pathway
research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
research Quality of Life in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome after Anti-Androgen Therapy Using PCOSQOL-47 and PCOSQOL-42
Combined finasteride and spironolactone therapy significantly improves quality of life in women with PCOS.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Hormonal Changes Among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients at a Tertiary Care Center
Most women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have skin issues like excessive hair, acne, or hair loss. Hormone imbalances are common, and age, certain hormones, and hormone ratios can predict acne. Obesity, infertility, and high cholesterol are also common in these women.
research Figure 10, Photographic evaluation of treatment response to finasteride a – pre treatment b – post treatment
research Clinical study of dermatoses of pregnancy
Pregnant women often have skin changes, but only a small percentage have skin conditions caused by or specific to pregnancy; doctors need to tell them apart for proper treatment.